Issue No. 057 · September 23, 2026

Outkast challenges Ovrkast's stage name, while Selena's estate, Crocs, and HBO press disputes over identity and product design.

Outkast Sues Ovrkast Over Stage Name

Outkast's trademark holding company filed a Georgia federal lawsuit against rapper and producer Silas Wilson, alleging that his Ovrkast stage name infringes the duo's mark and breaches an earlier agreement to adopt a different name.

Trademark

Shein Seeks Dismissal of Selena Estate Trademark Suit

Shein asked a California federal court to dismiss claims brought by Selena Quintanilla's estate over third-party marketplace listings for merchandise bearing the singer's name, image, and likeness.

Trademark

Crocs Targets Five Below Clogs and Charms

Crocs and Jibbitz filed a Colorado federal lawsuit accusing Five Below of infringing the Classic Clog trade dress, a footwear design patent, and three patents covering systems for attaching decorative charms.

Trade Dress

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